Leeds council votes down subdivision

But controversy may not be over yet

12:05 AM,
Nov. 15, 2012

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After what had grown into an emotional months-long saga, the Leeds Town Council on Wednesday voted against a controversial subdivision that could have dramatically increased the size of the town.

By a four-to-one vote, the council voted against an amended agreement on the Grapevine Wash subdivision, to the approval of a majority of about 60 residents who attended the meeting.

Council members pointed out that the decision doesn't mean the end of talk of a development in the area - the developers could still come back with an amended plan - but residents said they were happy to see it not move ...